Coronavirus disease (CoViD-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered kind of virus. Most people infected with the CoViD-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about CoViD-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. The CoViD-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so its important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow. www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab Questions: 1. What is Corona Virus Disease- 19? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. How do we prevent the transmission of CoViD-19? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Why is it important to practice cleanliness and follow health protocols? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4. Explain the purpose of the selection? _____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
